As a young girl, Beatrice hid food, wouldn't even speak to the people sitting next to her at the table, and kept her classmates at a safe distance at school. She suffered from anorexia between the ages of 17 and 20, and when she recovered, she embarked on her own journey, earning a degree in communications. Today, at 28, she has a job in digital marketing. But she has never forgotten her long experience as an anorexic, and with her friend Giulia Mir, 24, whom she met in the hospital during one of the darkest periods of their lives, they created an Instagram page called "Positive Weight," a project born thanks to the Anorexia Fund of the Peppino Fumagalli Family Association.
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La Instagram page “Positive Weight” is a Italian social project which was born with the aim of Inform, raise awareness and promote prevention of Nutrition and Eating Disorders (NED) — such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating — and to create a space for dialogue and support for those directly or indirectly affected by these issues. About are published posts, reels, stories, and informational content on topics related to eating disorders and nutrition in general.
- The contents are designed to be understandable, with a simple and direct tone, suitable for both those affected by the problem and their families and friends, and are often shared stories and testimonies personal stories of the two founders (Giulia and Beatrice), who have experienced eating disorders first-hand and talk about their recovery journey.
- The contents are not random: they are examined and approved by a Technical Scientific Committee composed of experts (psychologists, nutritionists, doctors, etc.) to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the information.
- The "Positive Weight" page arrives at a dramatic moment for the prevalence of eating disorders (EDs), which now affect 5-6 percent of the population: 30 percent of these are children under 14, with the onset threshold for these behaviors having dropped to 8-9 years of age. Potentially wasted lives.
- To give an idea of the phenomenon's progression, in the 2000s, approximately 300 people in Italy suffered from eating disorders. Today, the figure is 3 million.
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In the cover image: Beatrice Mauri and Giulia Mir (Source: Repubblica Milano)
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